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MK 5 - 12.02.2007

My dear Confreres,

Greetings and best wishes to all of you. On the 2nd

of February we celebrated the Feast of

the Presentation of the Lord. It was also the World Day of Consecrated People. Many

celebrated this day on the 4th

of Febrauary as it was a Sunday. We had the celebration in

Mysore on 4th

.

The Presentation of the Lord

All-powerful Father,

Christ your Son became man for

us and was

presented in the temple.

May he free our hearts

from sin and bring us

into your presence.

Amen.

It was an occasion for us to reflect on our own religious consecration. The “Vita Consecrata” of Pope John Paul II, Art. 72 reminds us that the “consecrated persons are

PROVINCIAL

‘in mission’ by virtue of their very consecration, to which they bear witness in

accordance with the ideal of their institute.” In this context our constitution tell us: “Through our religious and missionary life, we seek to imitate the poor, the chaste and

the obedient Christ in a radical way. We strive to become more like Him to manifest to

the world the infinitely compassionate and forgiving love of God. We place at the centre

of our community the Eucharistic Lord who breaks Himself for us that we may have life

and life in abundance” New Constitution, Prologue.

Accident near Potta, Chalakudy in Kerala

On 16th

April seven of our fathers viz. Frs. Jiji Manjackal, Thomas Mattakarathundiyil,

Thomas Thekkekarot, Shino Puthussery, Joe Cherolickal, Jinu Pathiyakam, Bro. Shalbin

Marottikudy and Sister , Aunt of Fr. Thomas M. were returning after the

Ordination of Fr. Saji Eanthanamkuzhiyil from Neethipuram in Palakad. Near Potta in

Chalakudy they had a head on collision with a tanker Lorry. All of them are injured,

some seriously others lightly.

- Fr. JiJi broke both of his hands and Jawbone and his left cheekbone was dislocated. He

is operated on the left hand and plastered on the left and the right hand. He has some

minor fractures at the bones near the eyes. He has also a cut in the nose. He is recovering

and is very much assisted by his mother who now stays in SFS Seminary Ettumanoor.

- Fr. Jinu Pathiakam, who came on Holidays from Philippines and was in the ill-fated

vehicle escaped unhurt with very minor injuries.

- Fr. Jomon Cherolickal has some wound on his face but other wise no serious hurts. Both

Fr. Jinu and Jomon were discharged the next day after medical attention.

- Fr. Shino Puthussery has also some wounds on his face and his head hit against

probably the seat or the glass in front and has headache and was discharged form the

hospital after 2 days. He complaints still of head-ache.

- Fr. Thomas Thekkekarot broke his Septum (nose) and has some hurts on the forehead.

He is recovering. He also has still head-ache.

-Brother Shalbin fourth year theology in Aluva got hurt on his head. He had profuse

bleeding. There are a number of stitches on the head. He experienced a kind of

disorientation after the accident, but is now O.K. A few days more of rest will do him

well and he will be able to attend his classes in St. Joseph’s Pontifical Seminary soon. - Sister lost one of her toes but is now recovering.

- Fr. Thomas is badly hurt. The MRI scan reveals some dislocation of the C7 vertebrae.

Fractures are present there. There is spinal cord compression at this level; cord is

diffusely swollen. He was operated in Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and the

dislocated vertebra is set right. He does not experience sensation nor is he capable of

motor activities from chest downwards. He is still in the hospital.

We pray and that is all we can do. Nothing is impossible for God. We have asked so

many people to pray for Fr. Thomas. I spoke with him and gave him courage, prayed

with him and told him not to loose self-confidence. Please ask others to pray for Fr.

Thomas.

One of the most encouraging experiences in this distressful situation was the support of

the family members of our fathers. I was really touched by their concern, love and care.

Some of them were consoling us telling us that everything will be o.k. Very touching is

the deep faith of the father of Fr. Thomas Mattakarathundiyil and his family and their

strong belief in the Providence of God. They trust and believe that God will set all things

right. Fr. Thomas himself exudes optimism, courage, and strong trust in the providence of

God. We would like to do everything possible for Fr. Thomas. Fr. James Manjackal

together with Dr. Richi Ferbes Landauro, the son of Mrs. Gabi is trying to organize

rehabilitation for Fr. Thomas in Spain. If papers get ready Fr. Thomas can go for the

treatment soon. Otherwise we will organize for him the rehabilitation in India. We pray

for Fr. Thomas but also for ourselves that we may understand the designs of God believe

in His Providence and have strong trust in Him.

Eternal Father, whose infinite love watches in wisdom over each day of my life,

grant me the light to see in sorrow as in joy, in trial as in peace, in uncertainty as in

confidence, the way Your Divine Providence has marked out for me. Grant me a strong

faith and trust so pleasing to You, and I will walk in darkness as in light, holding Your

hand. And finding in all I receive from Your bounty . . . "that all things work together

for good, for those who love You.”

The Philippines Philippines is an archipelago consisting of more than 7000 islands and islets stretching

almost a 1000 miles from North to South. The land surface is 114,830 sq. statute miles

and is crisscrossed with mountains and drained by small river system. Volcanoes dot the

three geographic regions of the country and have been for centuries one of the natural

causes of destruction of life and property. At least 10 volcanoes are considered alive, the

‘mayon’ being the most active. Taal volcano, the smallest in the world, situated in the

middle of Taal-lake erupted no less than 30 times. The last eruption was on Sep 3, 1976.

The Philippines lies within the pacific seismic belt and has consequently experienced

severe earthquake. Its fertile plains and rich valleys produce diverse crops. Rice is the

staple crop of the country. Philippinos belong to a mixture of races although basically he

is a Malay.

My Visitation to the Philippines From the 20th of December to the 30th of December I made my first ever visit to our

confreres in the Philippines. Personally it was a very good and thrilling experience. I

reached there at the time of the preparation for Christmas. Novena Mass in preparation

for Christmas, known as “simbang gabi” (dawn mass) attracts thousands of people. The Mass is anywhere between 4.a.m. and 6 a.m. Christmas is celebrated with great pomp and

gaiety and gifts are exchanged in the family and between friends. The whole city of

Manila and the towns and villages throughout Philippines bear a festive look with lighted

stars and serial sets. I felt blessed to be in the Philippines, a catholic country, at the time

of the Blessed Christmas. I had opportunity to personally meet all the confreres and the

11 seminarians we have in the Philippines. The personal and the community meeting

generated hope and a great optimism for the future of our Philippine Mission. The

confreres are totally committed to the mission of the Congregation and are driven by the

desire to implant the Congregation in the Philippines and to be an integral part of the

pastoral activities of the Church there. Tremendous works have been done by our

confreres during the last years.

- Bagong Silang, in Kalookan city, a Parish with over 35,000 families in the diocese of

Novaliches has now a full-fledged presbytery and most of the work in the Parish Church

is completed. There is some more room around the Church, which needs completion. Fr.

Mathew Kavithazhe laid strong foundation for the Church and the Mission. Fr. Joy

Kochupoovathumoottil with great commitment and enthusiasm continued the work and

brought many of the things to completion. Legal aspects of the property are sorted out

and the school is now a full functional entity and has classes till VI th Std. Fr. Jimmy

Parayankuzhiyil focuses on the youth of the parish and actively participates in the

pastoral ministries and teaches in our seminary at Silang Cavite. Congratulations and

God’s Blessings for you and your work and ministry, dear fathers. - Silang Cavite is the MSFS formation house. Fr. Francis Kizhakethazhe has built this

house. Fr. Sunny Punnakuzhiyil is the present Mission Superior and Rector of the

seminary. As Rector he is completing 6 years and as Mission Superior three years. With

meticulous perfection Fr. Sunny sorted out many of the legal aspects of our land and

property. Building plan is approved, tax exemption for land and building has been

acquired and tax exemption certificate for the society is obtained. Fr. Sunny deserves our

appreciation and acknowledgement for the tremendous services he has done for the

Philippine mission. Fr. Joseph Pattarkalayil is the Procurator of the house and at the same

time also Vocation Promoter. Besides he teaches in the seminary. I would like to

acknowledge the hard work of these confreres and their love and commitment to the

Mission of the Congregation.

- Molino Pastoral Centre, Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church has two dynamic and hard

working confreres, Fr. Ginu Pathiyakam as Parish Priest and Fr. Jayaraj as Assistant. In a

record time Ginu was able to organize the construction of a Presbytery and Parish

Church. The work is not completed but what has been achieved is remarkable. Fr. Jayaraj

is also teaching in our Seminary and is very much involved with the youth and the altar

boys. Congratulations to both of them. Fr.Ginu has started his studies in M.A.

Psychology specializing in “Formative Counseling”. - Fr. Tito Puthuparambil stays in Santo Nino de Molino Parish and assists in the Parish

Ministry there. He is now completing his M.A. Psychology, majoring in Human

Development. His study is based on the so-called “Life course method”. He is writing his

thesis on “Spiritual Development in Midlife” and is hoping to complete his studies by

June 2007.

Vision 2009 for Philippines

new

land, which has then to be purchased.

retreat and spiritual empowerment centre. Start offering Salesian Retreats and other

weekend programmes.

seminary or Molino pastoral centre and if possible organize the purchase and

registration of the land.

trengthen our commitment to youth ministries and catechetical training

programmes.

Molino and start it by June 2008 if found feasible.

reaching ministries to Philippines through the

groups like the “hand of God”, “Anawim way” or “El Shaddai”

“Cebu”

ines in the USA

which offers courses equal to that of the USA, living in our centers or other parishes.

hilippines

from

India and Chad-Cameroon

Orientation Course in Karnataka According to the Action Plan of the Provincial Congress 2006 we are to start the

Orientation Course in Karnataka by June 2007. The Provincial Council decided to start

the course in Saumya Sadan, Fransalian Farm, Mysore, from June 2007. It is a temporary

solution and we may have to decide later for a strategic place to locate the seminary.

Visitation to Chad-Cameroon Mission I will be visiting our Chad-Cameroon Mission from the 13th of February 2007 – 8th March 2007. I

am eagerly waiting to meet the confreres there and to see the tremendous growth of this mission

during the last 6 years. Please pray for a safe journey. I will be back in India on the 8th March.

During my absence Fr. Abraham Vettuvelil will be the Provincial Vicar till the 28th of February

and Fr. Henry Jose from the 1st of March.

Bros. Robin Mathew and Kuldeep Kujur Bros. Robin Mathew Thonikuzhiyil and Kuldeep Kujur, the scholastics, who have opted

for the Chad-Cameroon Mission, will be ccompanying me. I thank them

for their generosity and commitment to be at the service of the Lord.

Bon Voyage

“I have opted for the Chad-Cameroon mission with the desire to be at the

service of the mission of the congregation and to serve God in the people

through all the capabilities and potentialities God has given me.” (Robin

Mathew)

“I want to be a missionary not only in Spirit but in action too. I want to reach out to people of all sorts especially poor and needy and in serving

them serve God. It is my personal conviction and personal decision to go

to our Chad- Cameroon mission”. (Kuldeep)

On Visit and on Holidays Fr. Tomy Mullasseril with Fr. PeterWenzel

Fr. Cyriac Umikuzhiyil

Fr. George Vattapara

Vinayakumar Ashram, Chokad We have at present 60 acres and 10 cents of land in the Vinayakumar Ashram, Chokkad.

Besides we have another 7 acres for which we presently do not possess the “Pattayam.” Mr. Varghese Kottarathil filed a case against our Estate that the bund that is built by us to

protect our land is in the “Porambokku” (Kharab land). Accordingly a court verdict was passed in 1999 in his favor and we were asked by the Collector and Tahsildar to demolish

the present bund, which would have meant that the flow of the river would affect the land

that is in our custody. Fr. George Vattapara, the then Manager of Vinayakumar Estate

appealed to the High Court against this order and we got a stay order from the court not

to vacate the land till the case is settled. Meanwhile Varghese Kottarathil approached an

Organization called PUCI. It’s president is a certain Mr. Pauran. He came to the land and

threatened that the Porambokku land will be forcefully occupied and distributed to the

landless. Faced with such threats Fr. Paul Aranjanil approached the high court for

protection for land and inmates. Mr. Pauran threatened that the land will be forcefully

occupied on 1 November. That did not take place on the pretext of bad weather. But on

Jan. 26, 2007 a group of 850 people came. They came from Tirur, Batheri, Quilon,

Kodungallor etc. From the locality there were only 21 people. 80% of them were women

and children. A police force of 150 including the DYSP was present at the scene. To

avoid further confrontation and as most of them were women and children the DYSP

allowed them inside our land, to hold a meeting. After the meeting they erected a flag and

went off. Any confrontation at that point would have meant bad name for the Ashram, as

most of the participants were women and children.

However the people from the locality who are friendly with us were not happy about the

explanation of the police and they staged a protest. Fr. Paul Aranjanil has filed a case of

contempt of court against Pauran and co. On 04.02.2007 there was a protest meeting by

the people from Chokkad, Thelpara, T.K. Colony, Chulliodu and Pookkottumpadam and

the parishioners form Chettipadam, Perinagad, Kuttikallu and so on. About 800 people

protested against the threat issued to us by Pauran and Co. and the inaction of the police

and their incapacity to give protection for the land and the people. They pledged to

protect our land and the inmates of the ashram.

On Jan 20, 2007 the High Court issued a verdict, with an order to Revenue Divisional

Officer at Perinthalmanna, Malapuram Dt. to the effect that 67 acres and 7 cents of land

legally belong to Karnataka Fransalian Society. After studying the order the RDO passed

and order to Tahlsildar on Jan. 20, 2007 stating that the Land legally belongs to Kerala

Fransalian Education Society for the following Reasons:

1. In 1921 Savitri Antharjanam has purchased the entire land, it being clearly mentioned

in the “Adahram”. Till 1965 tax has been paid for the entire land

2. In 1957 the entire land had received license for rubber plantation from the Rubber

Board

3. In 1962 K.A. Abraham purchased the land from Savitri Anthrarjam. In 1963 Andhra

Salesian Society purchased the entire land from K.A. Abraham. In 1973 the Andhra

Salesian Society transferred the entire land to Kerala Fransalian Educational Society.

These reasons show that the whole land is to be considered as a single unit and has to be

treated so. Hence the Land is not a “Purambokku land”. This land is to be rather considered as “Asthira Punja”, which is the land where formerly the riverbed may have

existed. That comes around 10 acres 34 cent. According to the resurvey that was done,

we posses merely 7 acres of it. Now the order is passed by the RDO for these seven acres.

The paperwork is going on and we are expecting the order within few months. I take this

occasion to express my wholehearted gratitude to Fr. Paul Aranajanil, who had real trying

times for the past few months. He had to run from pillar to post to get things done. I

appreciate his deep commitment and loyalty to the Congregation and its assets. The

months of tension and uncertainty is definitely telling on his health. The community

stood behind him and was a great source of support for him. I thank Fr. Augustine

Mannamparambil, Bro. Joseph Pindipuzha and Bro. Shiju Kulathil for their love and

loyalty.

Letter from Fr. Superior General The Letter of the Superior General to all the Confreres is attached to this Circular.

The meeting of the General Council with the Indian Provincials The meeting of the General Council with the Indian Provincials took place on 3 and 4

Jan. 2007 in Suvidya College in a very cordial and open atmosphere. The major concerns

dealt with were the Mission Institute, Lumen Christi at Arusha, Tanzania, the confreres in

USA and the Secretariats of the General and Provincial Administration. Details of it can

be read in the enclosed letter of Fr. Superior General.

Silver Jubilee Celebration at Hebbagodi The silver Jubilee Celebrations of the SFS Schools at Hebbagodi was celebrated on a

grand scale on 11, 12, 13 Feb. 2007. Dignitaries of political, civil and corporate sectors

were present and the celebrations were organized well. I make use of this opportunity to

thank the community at Mermier Bhavan, especially Frs. Santy and Jabamalai the

Principals of the English and Kannada Medium Schools respectively and Fr. Soby

Maroor the Vice-Principal. Frs. Mathew Kalathungal and Vinod Kanat were also actively

participating in the preparations of the Jubilee.

Appointments Fr. Thomas Anchanickal is appointed as Priest in - charge of the Immaculate Conception

Church, Pappinissery w.e.from 1st March 2007. He is further designated to be appointed as the

Parish Priest by the Bishop of Kannur from May 2007.

Fr. Anil Thondampally is appointed as Vocation Promoter of North Kerala- Malabar

Region with effect from December 2006.

Fr. Raison Kaduvakuzhickal is temporarily appointed to SFS Seminary Ettumanoor to

be on the staff. Fr. Shajan Manickathan will spend the coming months (2-3) in Charis Bhavan in prayer.

Fr. Jais Mecherril is appointed by Mar Joseph Powathil, Archbishop of Changanacherry as

Assistant Parish Priest of St. Xavier’s Church Thrikodithanam 686 105 Kottayam Dt. With effect

from 10th February 2007. Tel. 0481 2441358

Fr. Saji Eanthanamkuzhiyil is appointed by Mar Joseph Powathil as Assistant Parish Priest at

Mar Sleeva Forane Church, Pazhavangadi, Alappuzha 688 001 with effect from 3rd February

2007.

Fr. Antony Valiyaprambil is appointed by Mar Joseph Powathil as Assistant Parish Priest of

St.George Forane Church, Vellarada, Trivandrum Dt. 695 505 with effect from 3rd February 2007.

Fr. Shino Puthussery is appointed by Mar Valiamattam, Archbsihop of Tellicherry as the

Assistant Parish Priest of St. George Church, Paduppu, Sankaranpaddy P.O. Kasargodu Dt. with

effect from 10th February 2007.

Fr. Thomas Thekkekarottu is appointed by Mar Thoomkuzhiyil of the Archdiocese of Thrissur

as Assistant Parish Priest of St. Raphel’s Church, Kallur East, Thrissur 680 317 with effect from

15th February 2007.

Fr. Joseph Thoppil is appointed to our community in Koppal.

Fr. L Selvaraj is appointed to Charis Bhavan community with effect from 18th Feb. 2007.

Fr. Dijo Koikkara is appointed to Charis Bhavan community with effect from 15March 2007 .

Fr. Pangiraj will be rendering service in the Infant Jesus Shrine, for a period of 4 months.

Let us pray for the departed Fr. Joseph Ducrest expired on 11 / 2 / 2007 at Bonlieu, Fribourg, aged 89 years. Mrs. Annamma, 84 years, mother of Fr. Johny Kanjiramparampil, expired on 24 Jan 2007.

Mr. Mathai, 84 years, the father of Fr. Thomas Illikkattil, expired on 20 Jan 2007.

Let us pray for the sick Mr. Vareed (Vargheese), the father of Frs. Jose Karekatt and Raphel Karekatt is seriously ill.

Let us pray for him.

News from the Province

HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW PRIESTS

Fr. Dijo Koikkara msfs

Born : 26-07-1978

Minor Seminary : SFS Seminary, Ettumanoor

Novitiate : Sannidhi, Mysore

First Profession : 11-06-1999

Philosophy : Suvidya College, Bangalore

Regency : Jonai, Assam

Theology : SFS Vidyashram, Aluva

Ordination : 25 November 2006 at Kizhkkambalam by Rt. Rev. Dr. Sebastian

Adayantharath, Auxiliary Bishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese

Fr. Thomas Mattakarathundiyil msfs Born : 17-12-1975

Minor Seminary : SFS Seminary Ettumanoor




Regency : Vinayakumar Ashram, Chokkad


Ordination : 1 January 2007 at St. Thomas’ Church, Mavadi by Rt. Rev. Dr.

Mathew Anikuzhikkattil, Bishop of Idukki.

Fr. Jais Mecheril msfs Born : 15-11-1979





Regency : Mezhiphema, Nagaland

Theology : Vinayalaya, Bangalore

Ordination: : 2 Jan 2007 at St. Sebastian’s Church, Marottichal by Bishop Mar Andrews Thazhathu of the Archdiocese of Trichur.

Fr. Antony Valiyaparampil msfs

Born : 26-12-1979





Regency : I.I.S. Bangalore


Ordination : 3 January 2007 at St. Joseph’s Church, Edayazham by Most Rev. Dr. Sebastian Adayantharath, Auxilary Bishop of

Ernakulam- Angamaly Arch-Diocese.

Fr. Shino Puthussery msfs Born : 30-08-1979





Regency : Silapathar, Assam


Ordination : 4 Jan 2007 at St. Sebastian’s church, Nedungad by Rt. Rev.

Sebastian Adayantharath, the Auxilary Bishop of Eranakulam- Angamaly

Arch-Diocese.

Fr. Thomas Thekkekarottu msfs Born : 06-05-1980





Regency : Gogamukh, Assam


Ordination : 13 January 2007 at St. Mary’s Church, Moozhoor

by Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kallarangattu, Bishop of Palai.

Fr. Saji Eanthanamkuzhiyil msfs

Born : 6-09-1977





Regency : Srinivaspur, Kolar


Ordination : 16 Jan 2007 at Neethipuram, Palakkad by Bishop Mar Jacob

Manathodath of Palakkad Diocese.

Fr. L. Selvaraj

Born : 29-07-1972





Regency : Chintamani


Ordination : January 17, 2007in St. Francis Xavier’s Church, Gokunte by His

Grace Most Rev. Bernard Moras, the Archbishop of Bangalore.

Fr. J. Pangiraj msfs

Born : 22-02-1978

Minor Seminary: SFS Seminary Pudukottai




Regency : Malur


Ordination : 18th January 2007 at Our Lady of lourds’ Church, Rayapuram

by Rt. Rev. Dr. Antony Anandarayar, Archbishop of Pudhuchery-Cuddlore.

Fr. Joseph Thoppil msfs

Born : 05-03-1978





Regency : Mermier Bhavan, Bangalore


Ordained : 29th January 2007 at St Mary’s Church Mudur, by Rt. Rev. Dr.

Lawrence Mukkuzhy, Bishop of Belthangady.

Seminarians from Philippines introduce themselves Postulants

I am Romel Grefalda Mendoza, born on Dec.12, 1983 in Calauag, Quezon. I have

two brothers and a sister. I am in the5th

year in formation,“ What inspires me to be

a priest is the dedication of the msfs priests

who work in the missions and the way they

live the works given to them.”

I am Jundie Sumagaysay, born on Dec.10,

1985 in Bohol. I have 4 sisters and one

brother. I am in the 4th year in

formation,“ I want to be a priest because

of my desire to be at the service of the Lord

and to be a missionary for Him.”

I am Filemon Torreon Jr., born on

May 10, 1984. in Bohol. My Father

died before some time and I have 7

brothers and 3 sisters. I am in the 4th

year in formation. “ I chose to be a

priest to help the people who are

dejected and without hope who need

my help and to bring the Word of God

to those who have not heard it.”

I am Wilfredo Paglinawan Jr., born:

on Jan.21, 1986 in Calauag, Quezon.

I have one sister and one brother. I

am in the 4th year in formation,“

Since my childhood, I was inspired by

my two uncles-priest. As I go on, the

desire to serve God still inspires me.”

Aspirants

I am Kirby Homo, born on Feb. 3, 1989 in

Magallanes, Sorsogon. I have 2 brothers

and 2 sisters. I am in the 2nd year in my

formation.“ I grew up in a protestant surrounding. My friends used to ask me

many questions regarding catholic faith.

Then suddenly I thought why don’t I

become a priest and be a defender of

catholic faith.”

I am Jess Revilla born on April 1, 1987 in

Zamboanga del Sur. I have 5 sisters and

2 brothers. I am in the 2nd year in

formation. “ I was inspired to enter the

seminary and become a priest when I heard

one priest preaching that a lot of young

people today are living in darkness. So I

want them to bring closer to God.”

I am Noel Tatoy, born on Dec. 5,

1987. in Bato, Leyte. My father has

gone for his enternal reward. I have 4

brothers and 4 sisters. I am in the2nd

year in formation. “ I want to be a

priest to proclaim the Good news of

Salvation to the people and to know

and discover the deeper meaning of the

Love of God.”

I am Alston Garcia Anabieza, born

on Aug. 16, 1988 in Bohol. I have one

brother and 3 sisters. I am in the 2nd

year in formation. . “ I want to

become a priest because I want to serve

God and his people.”

Orientation year

I am Nathaniel Masendo born on May

12, 1990 in Compostella Valley, Davao. I

have 2 brothers and 3 sisters. 1st year of

formation. “ I want to be a priest because I

feel the Call of God deep within me.”

I am Lloyd V. Buenaflor, born on Sept.

25, 1987 in Compostella Valley, Davao. I

have 4 brothers and 1 sister.I am in the

1st year of formation. “ I chose this kind of life because I am convinced that God is

calling me.”

I am Franklin Wayne Punay, born on

Nov. 7, 1988. in Bato, LeyteI have two

sisters. I am in the 1st year of

formation. “ I chose this vocation to

render my life and service to God and

to the poor.”

Silver Jubilee Celebration at Hebbagodi

SFS High Schools, Hebbagodi, (English and

Kannada mediums) celebrated its Silver

Jubilee in a grand scale on 11th, 12th and

13th of January 2007. On 11th of January

Rev. Fr. Mathew Kozhuppakalam, rovincial

of the South West Province presided over

the function and Mr.Rajanna, Member of

Zilla Panchayath was the chief guest. Rev.

Fr. Provincial in his presidential address

highlighted the works of the MSFS fathers in Hebbagodi and its surroundings. The local

leaders of Hebbagodi were felicitated and thanked for their unstinted support and co-

operation. 12th January was a day specially set apart for the parents. Dr. Sangliana IPS

(RTD), Member of the parliament presided over the functions. Mr. Narayana Swamy

MLA, Anekal Constituency was the chief guest. Dr. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, M.D.,

Biocon, Mr. Ivan Nigli, MLA, Government of Karnataka, Mr. Puttanna, MLC

Government of Karnataka, Fr. Mathew Kozhuppakalam, Provincial of the South West

Province, Fr. Joseph Thayil, former principal of SFS High school, Hebbagodi, Fr. Joseph

Puthiyaparampil, former correspondent of SFS High school, Hebbagodi were the guests

of honor. Dr. Sangliana, the president of the function greatly admired and appreciated the

marvelous works of the fathers in the field of education. He emphasized that the fathers

should render their service not only for the parishes but also for the upliftment of the

marginalized in the society. On 13th of January the thanksgiving mass and the cultural

events were presided over by Rt. Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras, Archbishop of Bangalore. Fr.

Erudaya Raja MSFS, Councilor incharge of education, was the chief guest. The

management availed this opportunity to thank and felicitate the former principals,

correspondents and fathers who made tireless efforts to bring up the schools from scratch

to its present form.

Reported by Santy Kurian msfs

Four golden feathers on the cap

Bangalore, (Feb:8): February 8"; Thursday, 2007, had been a red-lettered one for the

Fransalians of South-West India Province, as we celebrated 50-years-long ministerial

priesthood of Rev. Frs. Antony Mookenthottam, Mathew Thudian plackal, Zacharias

Onaythumkuzhy and Thomas Anikala, in the signal service of the congregation and

the Church at large. The programme started with a meaningful Eucharistic celebration.

Fr. Zacharias in his introduction to the mass highlighted that he has always experienced

very concretely God’s special intervention in his own life and in others too. During the homily, Fr. Jose Kumblolickal, emphasized that the senior confreres inspire the younger

generatioons of Fransalians, about the values such as selflessness, interrelatedness,

dependency and a wholistic view of life. He expressed concern over the young losing the

sense of history and he feared that, this neglect would result in repeating the mistakes. He

called upon the old to stir the young from their own memory and share the wealth of their

experience As Fr. Antony Mookenthottam was expressing his gratitude, he recalled a

quote of St. Francis de Sales, which he, had seen at the Visitation Convent, While he was

at Annecy which read "Everything passes away, only love and what we have done for

God remains" He exhorted that we are all called to radiate this love. After the Eucharistic

Celebration, during the felicitation, Fr. Mathew Kozhuppakalam, the Provincial,

expressed that the veteran missionarries are men God who radiate Christ and he held that

they have extaordinarily practised humility, gentleness, patience and simplicity. A

Variety entertainment programme was organised by Indian Institute of Spirituality

community under the guidance of Fr. Benny Koottanal.

Reported by Sudeep Paul msfs

De Sales University Joins Hands with De Sales Institute of Philosophy and Religion

DeSales University (DSU) and DeSales Institute of Philosophy and Religion (DIPR)

entered into a formal agreement on February 12, 2007 at Suvidya College Auditorium,

under which DeSales University will grant the B.A. degree in Philosophy and B.A.

degree in Theology to the students of DeSales Institute of Philosophy and Religion

during the period of agreement. DSU is one of the premiere institutes in Pennsylvania,

USA belonging to the congregation of Oblates of St. Francis De Sales (OSFS). DIPR is

the umbrella institute which constitutes Suvidya College, Tejas Vidya Vihar and Indian

Institute of Spirituality in Bangalore, India belonging to the Congregation of the

Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales (MSFS). In signing the affiliation agreement Rev.

Bernard O’Connor, OSFS, President, DSU and Dr. Karen Doyle Walton, Provost/Vice

President for Academic Affairs, DSU, represented the DeSales University and Rev.

Mathew Kozhuppakalam, MSFS, Chairperson, DIPR Governing Board, Fr. Jolly

Chakkalackal, MSFS, President DIPR, represented DeSales Institute of Philosophy and

Religion. The agreement will come into effect in mid-August 2007. Regular exchange of

students and faculty will be part of the collaboration. The process of affiliation was

introduced by Fr. Mathew Kozhuppakalam in Jan 2005 and followed up by Fr. Jose

Parapillil and Fr. Jose Kumblolickal through their visit to the DeSales University six

months later. Rev. Dr. Thomas Kalariparampil MSFS the first President of DIPR did

enormous amount of work that was required for the affiliation. He is the brain behind the

whole process and through meticulous planning and constant contact with the DSU made

this to happen. Thank you and hearty congratulations to all of you who made this

possible. It is a great accomplishment for both DIPR and DSU. The ceremony was

attended by a large gathering which included DSU delegates, dignitaries, students and

staff of various institutes.

Reported by Fr. Shibu msfs

Yours Sincerely

Fr. Mathew Kozhuppakalam msfs

Provincial

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